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PHYSCS-> PHYSCS 23: Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, Optics with Lab

This course is a calculus-based study of fluids, waves, thermodynamics, and light intended for engineering and physical science students.
  • Prerequisites:
    MATH 8, PHYSCS 21.
  • Credits:
    5 units
  • Notes:
    Transfer: UC,CSU;
    IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB);
    Cal-GETC Area 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB);
    C-ID: PHYS 215.;
    PHYSCS 6, PHYSCS 7 or PHYSCS 8, PHYSCS 9 or PHYSCS 21, PHYSCS 22, PHYSCS 23 combined: maximum UC credit, 1 series.

Fall 2025

  • MW 12:30 p.m.-2:35 p.m. | Kevin Roberts | Math & Sci Building 316
    PHYSCS-> PHYSCS 23-2927
    Math & Sci Building 316
  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. | Forouzan Faridian | Math & Sci Building 316
    PHYSCS-> PHYSCS 23-2928
    Math & Sci Building 316
  • TTh 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Randall Rojas | Science 106
    PHYSCS-> PHYSCS 23-2929
    Science 106